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Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer in Business Administration

Santa Monica College

USA,California

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 11,232/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 75

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, California

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1929

Total Students: 30,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer in Business Administration

Program Overview

Business Managers coordinate business activities in both private industry and public agencies. They are responsible for operations, maintenance, purchasing, planning, organizing, budgeting, and directing the work of the employees. Business executives are the higher-level management staff, directing the activities of the firm. They develop and administer policies to maximize profits. They also direct financial programs and develop policies aimed at maintaining good relations with the public, stockholders, employees, and customers.

The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) is designed to facilitate transfer admission to a CSU in a similar major. If you are considering transfer to a UC, private, or out-of-state school, consult a counselor regarding the transfer requirements of that institution.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Associate Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Closed
jun 2024		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 75

Tuition Fee

CAD 11,232 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Santa Monica College

CAD 13,644 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 5.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 45
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 39.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 75.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School.

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Scholarship Award

Award Amounts: $250 - $50,000.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.